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Mississippi state law charges MEMA with maintaining a comprehensive statewide emergency management program and is responsible for coordinating with federal, state and local governments, school boards and private associations that have a role in emergency management.

MEMA offers an extensive array of training opportunities for state and local emergency managers, public officials, members of volunteer relief organizations and professionals in related fields. The MEMA training program is a comprehensive and effective vehicle to train state and local officials in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Jurisdictions across Mississippi prepare in advance through training activities and by using the skills learned to build local teams and coalitions that respond to emergencies.